Australia must be active in talks over use of its territory
A letter argues that discussions in Washington between the United Kingdom and United States on the use of Australian Territory must include Australia as a participant. It urges an Australian observer report directly to Canberra and warns against relegating Australia to a post event role. The piece stresses Australia’s status as a principal in defence pacts and its right to shape policy beyond defence alone.
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Washington
United Kingdom
United States
U.K
Defence
Australia
Australis
Altorther
Shearer Industry Strife Spurs Calls for Productivity Council
Mr Wilson, Grazcon general manager, recalls isolation of shearers who refused weekend work and earned extra pay for Monday to Friday shifts. Labour leader Laurie Short warns against Communist demagogues exploiting unemployment and endorses productivity council proposals at the school meeting.
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Wilson
Grazcon
Thearera
Atrikes
Coneh Secondary Indusge
Watersider
Yvonworkers
Laurie Short
British to spend 13 million pounds a year on emigration
UK government gains approval to expend 13 million pounds annually to aid British emigration to Commonwealth nations until 1962. During debate, Emmanuel Shinwell criticizes the Angus Pact as weak for Australia’s defence and warns of Asian population pressures on the Northern Territory.
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Reuter
House of Commons
Misnuel Shinwell
Australia
New Zealand
United States
Less Bitterness in Industry Says Sir William Slim
Sir William Slim told the Australian Institute of Political Science Summer School that bitterness between employers and employees was fading though some still sought to game the system. He argued profits are not immoral as they fund public, employee, investor, and industry needs, though distribution remains a matter to be resolved.
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Sir William Slim
Australan Institute of Political Science
Sir William
Peter
Cabinet To Discuss Mines Unemployment Relief
Cabinet will meet on Tuesday to address unemployment in the northern coal field. Proposals include public works for dismissed mine workers in the Cessnock Maitland and Newcastle area, a power house and by-product plant at Maitland, and reduced hours in State mines. A cabinet committee reviews suggestions sent to Minister for Mines Mr Nott and Assistant Minister Simpson.
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Hunuay
Sail
Cestnock
Nott
Simpson
New South Wales
Cessnock
Mait
Lan
Newcastle
Maitland
Five Thousand Visit War Memorial in Holiday Weekend
Five thousand visitors flocked to the Australian War Memorial with crowds at opening time and cars waiting. Yesterday 3,060 visitors attended the museum as hotels and hostels filled up for the holiday weekend. Canberra tourism officials field inquiries from interstate visitors while picnickers enjoyed Cotter River baths and parks in pleasant weather.
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Canberra
Sydictoria
Ey and
Viroupa
Cotter
American executive seeks sale of supersonic Starfighter fighters
An executive from Lockheed Aircraft Corporation arrived to offer the Commonwealth Government a quantity of Starfighter delta winged fighters. The commercial sales manager, Mr. J. B. Boyce, stated the plan during the meeting in Sydney on Sunday.
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Sydney
Sunoay
J. B. Boyce
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Boyce
Government Policies Seen As Hampering Industry in Australia
The Australian Institute of Political Science heard Mr. Dixon argue that Commonwealth and State policies, by easing fiscal brakes and aiding development, could boost productivity. He warned that nationalisation aims hinder cooperation, urging focus on capital tools and private investment to lift output and export competitiveness.
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J. Bhort
Lowdnes
Australia
Commonwealth
Dixon
Australian Institute of Political Science
Bummer School
Thas
United Kingdom
United States
Canada
Businessmen Visit Snowy Mountain Scheme Tour
A Canberra Chamber of Commerce party will tour the Snowy Mountain Scheme next weekend. They travel by car to Cooma, leaving at 4.30 am on Saturday, are met by guides, and tour the scheme before spending Saturday night at Cabramurra and returning to Canberra on Sunday. Bookings for the visit are full.
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Canberra Chamber of Commerce
Snowy Mountain
Cooma
Cabra- Murra
Canberra
Church Workers Farewelled In Canberra Parish
Mr and Mrs C J Wadie of Ainslie were farewelled by All Saints Church of England parishioners after evensong. They have lived in Canberra since 1947 and depart for Albury tomorrow. Mr Wadie served as treasurer for years while Mrs Wadie aided the Sunday School and Parents and Friends group. Their son Brian was a church server. Parishioners presented a silver inscribed tray as thanks.
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C.J. Wadie
Ainslie
All Saints
Church of England
Wadie
Canberra
Albury
Warfadie
Wadle
Alielle
T. W. W. Pye
Turner-O'Connor
David Reid
British youths tied to Hungarian propaganda spy trial
British officials fear four young Britons held by Hungarian police could be used in a major propaganda spy case. They allegedly gathered military information and acted as couriers between Hungarian rebel students and others in Hungary. The Foreign Office denies the charges, while Hungary's handling of the affair is seen as ominous.
Food problems for U.N. Force in Sinai
The multi racial United Nations Emergency Force in the Sinai faces serious feeding problems. Mr Cesar Ortiz stated that feeding troops is highly complex due to diverse national traditions and varied dietary needs. Indians Indonesians and other troops require tailored rations to meet cultural expectations and nutritional requirements.
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United Nations
Sinai Desert
Cesar Ortiz
Lawyer's Diary Background to a Seaside Snapshot
A seaside episode during a holiday prompts a lawyer to discuss privacy on a public beach. In a sunlit corner he notices other bathers and later learns a photographer may include him in a beach photo. He questions whether individuals have an unqualified right to personal privacy when photographed on a public shore.
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Reg
Sunnathe
Who Owns Accessories in Hire Purchase Car Deals
A reader discusses a hire purchase clause making car accessories the seller’s property until full payment. The advisor notes that lending to a minor is risky, as a minor cannot be bound to repay and such loans may be unenforceable, while a guardian must protect the minor’s interests.
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Ray
Changes to School Bus Routes For Upcoming Year
No change in school bus services. Routes to Red Hill and Griffith School diverted at Manuka to Griffith. Yarraluma, Deakin to Yarraluma via Hopetoun Circuit and surrounding streets. A panel van will transport Westlake children to Yarraluma School. Routes subject to revision as needed.
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Red ‘Hi
Mugga Way
Flinders Way
Manuka 10
Griffith School
Deakin
Yarralumla
Westlake
Yarraluma School
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